Weapons in MUME come in many types, each governed by its own skill and suited to different playstyles and races. Choosing the right weapon type for your character is an important part of character development.
For detailed stats, load locations, and a full weapon list organized by category, see Weapon.
Melee weapon categories
| Type | Skill | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaving | Cleaving | Axes, hatchets |
| Slashing | Slashing | Swords, Dúnadan blades |
| Piercing | Piercing | Daggers, shortswords |
| Stabbing | Stabbing | Spears, pikes |
| Concussion | Concussion | Maces, warhammers |
| Two-handed | Two-handed | Greatswords, greataxes |
Ranged weapons
Ranged weapons use the Missile weapons skill and require ammunition:
- Elven shortbow / Orkish shortbow — fire arrows
- Light crossbow / Crossbow — fire bolts
- Sling — fires round stones
See also
| Items | |
|---|---|
| Armour | Head · Neck · Body · Arms · Hands · Legs · Feet · Shields · Cloaks · Belts |
| Weapons | Charging · Cleaving · Concussion · Piercing · Slashing · Smiting · Stabbing · Ranged · Ammunition · Embed |
| Other | Containers · Rings · Wrist · Food & Drink · Scrolls · Boats · Miscellaneous |